he is here with us. cameron, come on out. [ cheers and applause ] >> surprise. >> how are you doing? >> that's a good-looking military family, right there, ladies and gentlemen. >> how are you doing? >> this is my baby. how are you, son? >> i know you guys are just getting reacquainted. how does it feel to be back together again? colonel, you didn't know this was happening. your wife was in on it, by the way. >> this is for sure, phenomenal. it is just good to see him. it's been a while. >> there's so many difficult things that people who serve in the military have to go through. but the family relationships are another one. and it builds a very strong bond. you and your story have been explaining to families what to expect. this is the kind of thing he has to get used to, being away from the family and coming back. but it doesn't change the bonds, correct? >> no, it does not. it strengthens the bonds. when your husband or your son is away, and you cannot see them every day, my husband left for work one